[urq] 1.8T or V8? Decisions, decisions...

[Louis_Alain_Richard at computerhorizons.com]

A few (positive) comments:

1- GO ! Do it ! An urQ must have a turbo motor. Leave the V8 to the big
Audis...
2- You'll be losing that fabulous 5 cylinder growl, which is sad...
3- ...but you'll be in a good position to "upgrade" to a neu-Jetta 5
cylinder (with a custom turbo, of course) when these engines will be
available for cheap...

WRT the transmission: don't overlook the gear ratios matching. Your 1.8T
looks like an high-strung revver, so swapping a 4.11 1984-up setup might be
the way to go. I, for one, don't like the 3.89 1983 tranny. Only 3rd gear
is fun, but way to fast for my (slow...) ice racing or mountain night
driving.

Finally, I guess the harder task will be which engine management to use:
new cars all have the multiplexed electrical system, so going to a custom
setup might be the "easiest" way to go.

Louis-Alain



> So, my question to this forum: Has this swap ever been done?  How
> difficult will it be to adapt a Type 016 tranny to a 1.8T block (or,
> conversely, adapt the A4’s 01A tranny to the UrQ’s chassis)?  Is there
> anything I’ve overlooked here (I understand there might be a problem
> with the A4’s immobilizer setup, but if people can swap these engines
> into Rabbits and Golfs, there's obviously a way to work around this)?
>
> Performance-wise, I think the engine’s power and torque curve will be
> at least adequate, especially with the ~200lb. weight savings as
> compared to my A4, and of course, there’s more power available should
> I ever wish to spend the money.  The shorter, lighter engine will be a
> plus for handling as well, as it’ll take some weight off the front end
> as well as lighten the car overall.
>
> Am I onto something here or should I just install the MC2 out of the ’
> 89 200q I’ll be parting out shortly?  I'm certain that I don’t want to
> reinstall the original engine, as I think its technology is just too
> outdated by comparison to the alternatives I have at my disposal
> Comments, anybody?
>
>
> Jeffrey Goggin
> Scottsdale, AZ